Oasis is a unique and dynamic arts and education program located Philadelphia. We offer a diverse selection of classes, workshops, events, exhibitions and much more to marginalized adults and children in our community and especially those living with mental illness and retardation. Through creative interaction our students are empowered to realize their creative potential, improve their quality of life, gain life-skills and re-identify with and reintegrate into their community. We aim to teach, help and inspire!

Our art workshops are open to the public and work towards goals of inclusion and integration. Oasis’ art program includes a gallery of regularly changing artwork from our students as well as other community members. We also exhibit student work though outside venues.

Oasis instructors work with students both at their residencies as outreach and in our studio at 1219 Vine Street. Our studio, offices and gallery are located right in center city and we are housed and operated out of the beautifully renovated building which we share with several other community programs including the Asian Arts Initiative, studios for the Mural Arts Program and the Philadelphia Dance Cooperative among others. We are a program of Resources for Human Development.

Call us for an appointment to visit or for more information on classes and workshops and art events. We are happy to talk and eager to meet you.